Gender, Natural Resources, Climate, and Peace

Gender, Natural Resources, Climate, and Peace

Issue #90 – September 22, 2026

Events

For more upcoming events on gender, natural resources, climate, and peace, please visit our online calendar of events.

Strengthening Policy Coherence on Women, Peace and Security and Climate Change in the Arab Region

September 23, 2026 - 2026-09-24

The Union for the Mediterranean (UfM)

The Union for the Mediterranean (UfM), in partnership with the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), UN Women and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the International Center…

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Women Building a Resilient World: Implementing a Just Transition and Fossil Fuel Phaseout

September 23, 2026

New York City Climate Week

Luma Studios, Studio 1505

Please join us this Climate Week in New York City for an inspiring and solutions-oriented WECAN event, "Women Building a Resilient World: Implementing a Just Transition and Fossil Fuel Phaseout.

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Fall 2026 Seminar Series: Gender, Power, and Social Change

September 14, 2026 - 2026-11-30

Harvard Kennedy School Women and Public Policy Program

Our Fall 2026 seminar series explores how gender intersects with systems of power, and how individuals and movements work to reshape these systems to advance social change.

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Library

In the past month, several new publications were added to our online library of materials on gender, natural resources, climate, and peace. Here is a sampling of the new additions:

Women, Peace and Security in Canada and the United States

September 16, 2026 | Katrina Leclerc, Nisha Singh, and Shirley Graham

Women, Peace and Security in Canada and the United States critically examines the challenges and contradictions of implementing the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda within the highly polarised political landscapes of Canada…

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Guía Práctica Para Políticasy Acciones Climáticas

January 27, 2026 | REDESCA

The Special Rapporteurship on Economic, Social, Cultural and Environmental Rights (REDESCA) of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) announces the launch of the Practical Guide for Climate Policies and Actions: Guidelines for…

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Jobs

Please visit our jobs page to view these positions and other job opportunities.

Chief of Development

Equimundo

The Chief of Development is part of Equimundo’s executive leadership, providing high-level strategic direction, participating in key decision-making, and connecting advocacy, programs, and research to funding opportunities.

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International News

In the past month, 3 new International News items were added on gender, natural resources, climate, and peace. Here is a sampling of the new additions:

GPF Kenya Joins Partners to Inspire Girls’ Leadership in Environmental Action Through Tree Growing Initiative

September 1, 2026 | Wairimu Mwangi

Students, educators, government leaders, and development partners came together in Nyeri County, Kenya, to launch the Hug the Earth Tree Nursery, an initiative encouraging young people, especially girls, to take an active role…

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In Badakhshan, UNAMA Reaffirms Support for Women and Sustainable Livelihoods

August 26, 2026 | UNAMA

During a visit to Badakhshan province, UNAMA Acting Head and Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General Georgette Gagnon engaged with local authorities, women entrepreneurs, community leaders, and stakeholders on issues affecting the lives…

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GATC Women’s Movement and Shandia Territorial Funds Launch New Report on Gender-Responsive Direct Funding

July 24, 2026 | Global Alliance of Territorial Communities

Developed through a collaborative effort between the Shandia Platform, the GATC Women’s Movement, and territorial funds—including Fundo Rutî, IPAS, Podáali Fund, REPALEAC Fund, Fondo Territorial Mesoamericano (FTM), Jaguatá, Fundo Indígena do Rio Negro…

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Blogs and Opinion

Why Preventing Gender-Based Violence Is Essential to Water Security: Lessons from Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt, and Palestine

August 27, 2026 | Sawsan Gharaibeh, Naomi Clugston, Gemma Ferguson, and Tamara Bah

Gender-based violence (GBV) is pervasive across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).

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Compiled by Maria Camilla Cadonicci, Morgan Dreibelbis, Natalia Jimenez, and Maryruth Belsey Priebe

Edited and Coordinated by and Andy Zhang

Designed by Graham Campbell

Managed and Published by Silja Halle and Carl Bruch

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